Venus Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens for Canon EF, Black VE1229CC

Explore the world of cinematography with the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens for Canon EF, a revolutionary lens that offers an ultra-wide field of view. This lens is currently the widest T2.9 lens capable of covering both full-frame and vista vision size sensors, making it an exceptional choice for professional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras alike.Designed to accommodate both Large format and Super35 cameras, this lens's image circle not only fills full-frame sensors but also Vista Vision sensors on RED Monstro and the sensor on Arri Alexa LF completely. This makes it an ideal choice for Super35-sized camera owners, offering an ultra-wide 17mm equivalent field of view. It's a future-proof investment for cinematographers planning to upgrade to large format cameras.Despite its advanced specifications, the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens is super compact and lightweight. Measuring just 3.4" (87mm) long and weighing less than 1.5 lb (675g), it can be easily fitted onto any stabilization system, including handheld gimbals.One of the standout features of this lens is its close-to-zero distortion. The optical distortion of ultra-wide-angle lenses can often be a challenge for Directors of Photography, but Venus Optics has managed to compress the distortion to a near-zero level. This 'Zero-D' claim has been validated by numerous Laowa lens owners worldwide.The lens also boasts an extremely close focusing distance, allowing you to focus from just 7" away from the sensor. This feature, combined with a robust and professional cinema housing, makes it a versatile tool for any cinematographer. The lens features standard 0.8 mod gears on both aperture and focusing rings, facilitating easy installation of a follow-focus system. An extended 270-degree smooth focus throw ensures accurate focus pulling.Constructed from durable aluminum alloy, the lens comes with a 114mm step-ring to expand the front diameter to fit industry-sized matte boxes. It's been tested with numerous matte boxes on the market and shows no vignetting on VV sensors, even with the matte box installed.The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens is available in three different variants: PL, EF, and E mount (not interchangeable). It also includes shims of different thicknesses for users to perform flange calibration. To ensure your lens stays protected during travel, it comes with a complimentary watertight and crushproof Pelican hard case.Experience the difference with the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens for Canon EF, and elevate your cinematography to new heights.